Records

Elder J. U. Stucki Mission Call

Identifier	FileMS0073
Description	Mission call to Switzerland for John Ulrich Stucki, signed by Brigham Young, George A. Smith, and Daniel H. Wells. Letter calling John to relieve John Haber as president of the Switzerland mission. Includes original envelope.
Creator	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Date	1874-04-07

History of Mr. Dayton, A Bodyguard to the Prophet Joseph Smith

Identifier	FileMS0045
Description	Photocopy of the handwritten (May 1879?) "History of A Mr. Dayton, A Bodyguard to the Prophet Joseph Smith." Handwritten transcriptions of additional blessings and histories follow the initial life history.
Date	1877-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Diary of Niels Wilhelm--Son

Identifier	FileMS0044
Description	Photocopy of a handwritten copy of the Diary of Niels Wilhelm. He kept the diary while presiding over the Danish mission from 1880 to 1881. It includes daily records of the life of Niels Wilhelm, (mostly about working for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), from January 1881 - August 1881.
Creator	Wilhelm, Niels
Date	1881-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Autobiography of William M. Allred

Identifier	FileMS0019
Description	Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography of William M. Allred. Written from memory by the author.
Creator	Allred, William M.
Date	1885-01-25
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The Bannock Stake of Zion

Identifier	FileMS0028-02
Description	The Bannock Stake of Zion, by Andrew Jenson from the Deseret Weekly 42, no. 5, Jan 24, 1891, 129-132.
Creator	Jenson, Andrew
Date	1891-01-24
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-12
Description	Arthur Porter journal containing notes from his mission and botanical specimens.
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1898-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-06
Description	Calling card from the Swiss-German mission featuring Joseph Smith
Creator	Swiss Mission
Date	1898-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-04
Description	Postcard sent to Arthur Porter in Neuchatel featuring sailboats on a lake, 1899
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1898-04-13
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-05
Description	Postcard sent to Arthur Porter in Geneva featuring Glattfelden, 1898
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1898-10-05
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-01
Description	Postcard sent to Arthur Porter featuring Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1898
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1898-10-22
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-02
Description	Postcard sent to Arthur Porter in Geneva featuring cyclists and train, 1898
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1898-11-21
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

People's Railroad Committee Meeting Minutes

Identifier	FileMS0005
Description	Minutes of the People's Railroad Committee, Rexburg, ID, 1899. Photocopies of original. "Peoples Railroad Committee" chaired by Thomas E. Ricks. Includes documentation of efforts to get financial and popular support for a railroad from the Snake River to the North Fork of the Teton River, including a Depot site in Rexburg. Also included is a map of Rexburg, ca. 1903, that depicts the railroad, depot site, and some land ownership (including that of Jacob Spori).
Creator	Peoples Railroad Committee
Date	1899-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-03
Description	Postcard sent to Arthur Porter in Geneva featuring dogs pulling a cart, 1899
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1899-02-13
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-11
Description	Oneida Stake Academy letterhead with faint blue writing.
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1900-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-08
Description	Letterhead for the Standard Printing and Publishing Company
Creator	The Standard Printing and Publishing Company
Date	1900-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Hyrum Manwaring Missionary Journal, 1900-1901

Identifier	UA0006b05f09_ManwaringMissionaryJournal-1900-1901
Description	Missionary Journal of Hyrum Manwaring, documenting his mission service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tasmania, from 1900 to 1901.
Creator	Manwaring, Hyrum Wilkins, 1877-1956
Date	1900-01-20
	1901-12-31
Categories	University Archives

Hyrum Manwaring Missionary Journal, 1902-1903

Identifier	UA0006b05f07_ManwaringMissionaryJournal-1902-1903
Description	Missionary Journal of Hyrum Manwaring, documenting his mission service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tasmania, including his journey home at the end of his mission in 1903.
Creator	Manwaring, Hyrum Wilkins, 1877-1956
Date	1902-01-01
	1903-03-12
Categories	University Archives

Glimpses from the Life or Rebecca Brown Mitchell

Identifier	FileMS0054
Description	Copy of a transcription of a short autobiography of Rebecca Brown Mitchell. Rebecca Mitchell moved to Idaho Falls in 1882, where she built a school and chapel out of a shanty tent. She was elected State organizer and Superintendent of Franchise, president of the W. T. C. U. (Womens Temperance Christian Union), and led the Suffrage efforts in Idaho Falls.
Creator	Mitchell, Rebecca Brown
Date	1903-10-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910 Population

Identifier	FileMS0068-01
Description	Photocopy of the Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910 Population. This census record comes from the Menan precinct in Fremont County. This census record include the Cable family.
Creator	U.S. Census Bureau
Date	1910-04-30
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Cable

Identifier	FileMS0068-03
Description	Photocopy of the Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Cable. Includes the list of possessions and properties and money to be dispersed.
Creator	Cable, Jonathan
Date	1912-09-10
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Jefferson County, Idaho Probate Register

Identifier	FileMS0068-02
Description	Photocopy of two ages from the Jefferson County, Idaho probate register. Includes information about the estates of Jonathan Cable and Olive Cable.
Creator	Jefferson County
Date	1915-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers

Identifier	FileMS0007-07
Description	Card with Christmas Greetings, 1915 from Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Dalby
Creator	Porter, Jr., Arthur
Date	1915-12-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

A Child's Prayer, in Song and Memory Gem, by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-07
Description	Typescript of "A Child's Prayer, in Song" and "Memory Gem" written by Phineus Tempest (Grandpa Tempest). Note at the bottom that the poem is for Emma Rigby.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1917-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Is this You, by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-08
Description	Typescript of a poem, "Is this you," by Phineus Tempest (Grandpa Tempest).
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1917-02-03
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Fair Idaho, by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-06
Description	Typescript of the poem "Fair Idaho," by Phineu Tempest. Noted that the poem was written by the author with his left hand for his little friend Emma J. Rigby.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1917-08-19
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Poems, by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-10
Description	Printed booklet of poems by Phineus Tempest, featuring "Fair Idaho." Printed September 1919.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1919-09-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

A Heavenly Manifestation to Heber Q. Hale, President of Boise Stake, Idaho

Identifier	FileMS0024-01
Description	Booklet titled "A Heavenly Manifestation to Heber Q. Hale, President of Boise Stake, Idaho." Hale documents his story of a dream or vision he witnessed of the spirit world, including meeting with notable prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as insight into matters local to Hale. The episode took place the evening of January 20, 1920.
Creator	Hale, Heber Q.
Date	1920-01-20
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

A Heavenly Manifestation to Heber Q. Hale, President of Boise Stake, Idaho

Identifier	FileMS0024-02
Description	Photocopy of a manuscript of "A Heavenly Manifestation" written by H.H. Clark. Clark's handwritten copy is an attempt to proofread the booklet.
Creator	Clark, H.H.
Date	1920-01-20
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

To the Advocate of "A Better Life," by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-04
Description	Typescript poem "To the Advocate of 'A Better Life'" by Phineus Tempest. Written in April 1921.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1921-04-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Rigby. C.M. by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-09
Description	Typescript of a poem, "Rigby C. M." by Phineus Tempest. Dedicated to Mary C. Rigby and Family on the death of her husband, George C. Rigby.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1921-04-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Margaret, by Phineus Tempest

Identifier	FileMS0063-05
Description	Typescript poem, "Margaret," by Phineus Tempest. Second page contains the poem in meter.
Creator	Tempest, Phineus
Date	1922-02-22
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Section from De Ster about the Dutch Book of Mormon

Identifier	FileMS0029
Description	A section from De Ster (The Star), the periodical for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Netherlands announcing a new edition of the Book of Mormon in Dutch. It includes the testimony of the three witnesses from Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
Creator	Hyde, Chas S.
Date	1924-10-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Life History of John T. Smellie

Identifier	FileMS0037-02
Description	Two typescript copies of the "History of the Smellie Family" by John Taylor Smellie. It includes a portrait of John Taylor Smellie and pictures of the family Smellie's house.
Creator	Smellie, John Taylor
Date	1926-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Life History of John T. Smellie

Identifier	FileMS0037-01
Description	One bound typescript of the "Life History of John T. Smellie." It includes a goodbye poem written by Lulu G. Richards, a letter from Joseph F. Smith, and John T. Smellie's tithing record.
Creator	Smellie, John Taylor
Date	1926-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Biography of John William Hart

Identifier	FileMS0033-02
Description	Original letter from John W. Hart to President Heber J. Grant, June 5th, 1930. Hart describes the need for a meeting on the future of Ricks College and attaches a letter for Church Commissioner of Education, Dr. Merrell.
Creator	Hart, John W.
Date	1930-06-05
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Biography of John William Hart

Identifier	FileMS0033-03
Description	Original letter from John W. Hart to Dr. Jes F. Merrell, June 5th, 1930. Hart describes the need to meet with the Church Board of Education to discuss the future of Ricks College and local interest in it.
Creator	Hart, John W.
Date	1930-06-05
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Ferry Butte, Idaho

Identifier	FileMS0053
Description	Photocopy of a typescript describing the Ferry Butte peak. It contains four chapters, with a full description of the location, formation, cycloramic view, and historical significance. It also contains images of historical places. Part of an effort by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Idaho to mark historical trails. Includes low quality images.
Creator	Trego, Susie Boice
Date	1930-10-26
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The Word of Wisdom in Practical Terms

Identifier	FileMS0030
Description	Printed booklet titled "The Word of Wisdom in Practical Terms." From an address delivered in the Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, Utah on May 24, 1931. This meeting was the culmination of a week-long campaign by church auxiliaries and the Board of Education about the use of tobacco. President Charles W. Nibley and Elders Joseph J. Cannon, Paul Kimball, and Creed Haymond all spoke at the meeting, citing the benefits of living the Word of Wisdom.
Creator	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Date	1931-05-24
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Ricks College Daily Program, Vol 6, no. 3, August 1932

Identifier	UAPUB04_b01_1932-33ClassSchedule
Description	Ricks College Daily Program, 1932-1933, includes a class schedule for 1932-33.
Date	1932-08-01
Categories	University Archives > UA Publications

Eagle Rock History

Identifier	FileMS0017
Description	Photocopy of a typewritten paper. "Eagle Rock History" written by the Historian of the Eagle Rock Daughters of the American Revolution, Eldora Choemaker Keefer.
Creator	Keefer, Eldora Shoemaker
Date	1933-10-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Histories of Eastern Idaho

Identifier	FileMS0049-01
Description	The Snake River Fork Country: A History of the Peaceful Conquest in the Upper Snake River Basin, by Samuel M. Beal. Booklet printed by the Rexburg Journal. Contents include a general history of the area, as well as the developments made in the valley and a history of the Rexburg Stake. Appendixes include lists and rosters of pioneers, Madison County officers, Rexburg Mayors, and Stake Officers.
Creator	Beal, Samuel M.
Date	1935-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The 4th Ward Building: A Historical Monument to People Serving Their God

Identifier	FileMS0012-03
Description	2 8.5x11 pages of the Dedicatory Service program that took place on March 17, 1935.
Creator	Christensen, Oswald
Date	1935-03-17
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The 4th Ward Building: A Historical Monument to People Serving Their God

Identifier	FileMS0012-05
Description	2 8.5x11 program of the Hammond Organ from Tuesday, June 29, 1987.
Creator	Rexburg 4th ward
Date	1937-06-29
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The Life Story of Ella Clarinda Hinckley Cardon Hoopes

Identifier	FileMS0046-02
Description	A bound book called the Record of Ella Clarinda Hinckley Cardon Hoopes. A second copy of Hoopes's history without introductory information given in the first part of the collection. The Daughters of Idaho Pioneers honored Ella as a special meeting in Rexburg, Idaho on August 17, 1939. Material compiled and recorded by Blondel Cardon Porter from discussions with her mother, Ella.
Creator	Porter, Blondel Cardon
Date	1939-08-17
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

The Life Story of Ella Clarinda Hinckley Cardon Hoopes

Identifier	FileMS0046-01
Description	The Life Story of Ella Clarinda Hinckley Cardon Hoopes in a bound booklet. The cover also includes a colored picture of the Logan, Utah temple titled ""Mormon" Temple at Night. The Daughters of Idaho Pioneers honored Ella as a special meeting in Rexburg, Idaho on August 17, 1939. Material compiled and recorded by Blondel Cardon Porter from discussions with her mother, Ella.
Creator	Porter, Blondel Cardon
Date	1939-08-17
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Salt Lake Tribune article about the Idaho Falls LDS Temple

Identifier	FileMS0062-13
Description	Newspaper article "Idaho Falls LDS Temple Outstanding Structure" from the Salt Lake Tribune.
Creator	The Salt Lake Tribune
Date	1941-10-28
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Instructions to Reception Committee, Idaho Falls Temple

Identifier	FileMS0062-09
Description	Typescript Instructions to reception committee outlining process for directing attendees examining the Idaho Falls Temple during and between sessions.
Date	1945-01-01
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Idaho Falls Temple photo request

Identifier	FileMS0062-11
Description	Western Union Telegram from Glen Perrins to the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce requesting photos of the Idaho Falls temple.
Creator	Perrins, Glen
Date	1945-09-22
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Post-Register report about the about the Idaho Falls Temple dedication

Identifier	FileMS0062-18
Description	Newspaper report on the dedication of the Idaho Falls Temple, from the Idaho Falls Post-Register, September 23, 1945. Articles discuss the history of the area, with focus on the role of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the region. Notable articles discuss the history of Ricks College.
Creator	The Idaho Falls Post-Register
Date	1945-09-23
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

Letter about Idaho Falls Temple in the Standard Examiner

Identifier	FileMS0062-10
Description	Typed letter from Glen Perrins of the Ogden Standard Examiner thanking J.R. Gobble of the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce for an image of the Idaho Falls Temple that was used on the front page of the newspaper.
Creator	Perrins, Glen
Date	1945-09-24
Categories	Manuscripts > File MS

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A Child's Prayer, in Song and Memory Gem, by Phineus Tempest

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A Heavenly Manifestation to Heber Q. Hale, President of Boise Stake, Idaho

A Heavenly Manifestation to Heber Q. Hale, President of Boise Stake, Idaho

To the Advocate of "A Better Life," by Phineus Tempest

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Margaret, by Phineus Tempest

Section from De Ster about the Dutch Book of Mormon

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Biography of John William Hart

Ferry Butte, Idaho

The Word of Wisdom in Practical Terms

Ricks College Daily Program, Vol 6, no. 3, August 1932

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The 4th Ward Building: A Historical Monument to People Serving Their God

The 4th Ward Building: A Historical Monument to People Serving Their God

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